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Bittersweet Chocolate Marquise with Cherry Sauce

By Carole BloomPhotography by William Meppem
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Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 10 to 12 Servings

Ingredients

10

ounces bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped

3

/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

1

/2 cup sugar

2

tablespoons unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder, sifted

4

large egg yolks

1

/4 cup water

1

tablespoon vanilla extract

1

cup chilled whipping cream

2

cups fresh cherries, pitted, halved

1

/2 cup water

1

/3 cup sugar

2

teaspoons kirsch (clear cherry brandy)

1

tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2

1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

1

/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel

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Preparation

  1. MARQUISE

    Step 1

    Butter 8 1/2x5 1/2x3-inch glass loaf dish. Line dish smoothly with foil. Stir chocolate in top of double boiler over barely simmering water until smooth. Turn off heat. Using electric mixer, beat 1/2 cup butter in large bowl until fluffy. Beat in 1/4 cup sugar, then cocoa powder.

    Step 2

    Whisk yolks, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 cup butter, and 1/4 cup sugar in metal bowl. Set over saucepan of simmering water (do not let bowl touch water). Whisk constantly until candy thermometer registers 160°F, about 6 minutes. Remove from over water. Using electric mixer, beat yolk mixture until thick and cool, about 5 minutes. Beat into cocoa mixture. Fold in warm chocolate and vanilla. Beat cream in another bowl until soft peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture; spread in prepared dish. Cover and chill until firm, at least 4 hours. Do AheadCan be made 4 days ahead. Keep chilled.

  2. SAUCE

    Step 3

    Stir all ingredients in medium saucepan over medium heat until sauce boils and thickens, about 5 minutes. Cool slightly. DO AHEAD Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm before serving.

    Step 4

    Turn marquise out onto platter; peel off foil. Cut into 3/4-inch-thick slices. Place 1 slice on each plate. Spoon warm cherry sauce over and serve immediately.

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